Addicted To Candy Thread-lock

[RKCRWLR]

Tamiya Land Cruiser 40 (CR-01)

Motor, chassis, wheels: Standard

ESC: Futaba MC230CR

Lights: Tamiya RC LED Light Unit (TLU-01) switched with PicoSwitch

Servos: Futaba S3001 (Four-wheel steering)

Radio: Futaba

You can see some more photos on my blog.

It was great fun building this. These forums were a help in getting some of the techniques right. I had put together one previous Tamiya model to this - the Dualhunter that I bought for my son a month ago. This was nothing like that though - quite a bit more technical.

For first time modellers - from a first time modeller...

• Don't suck on the toothpick that you use for the thread-lock
  
• Sort out all the parts into little trays beforehand. The screws are not all the size they should be and the bags are not all associated with steps in the build process. There are different sized C-clips and ball links - watch out.
  
• Ration the grease. See in advance where you will need it. Or get some extra grease and go wild.
  
• If the gear case doesn't close, check the pin in the center shaft that should sit in the base of the planetary gear.
  
• Take plenty of breaks when building. I didn't and I regret it. Only because it was such fun, I wish the process had lasted longer.
  
• Try not to get frustrated with beadlocks - the sadist that invented them will burn for his sins
  

My fingers now ache.

I have another model already on the table almost complete. Not a Tamiya, but a Axial AX10. I have been well and truly bitten

Now if I can only get that smell of thread-lock out of my workshop

[Shodog]

That landy came out looking sweet

[grizy]

Nice Land Cruiser.

What does Thread-lock taste of?

Grizy

[mymonsterbeetleisbroken]

Real nice looking truck, i like what you've done with the shell - the flames are stunning!

[ryanbored]

What does Thread-lock taste of?

Grizy

Dunno but the new one smells awesome!

[Altered Image]

Nice build, gotta love the paint Great work

[prplehz]

Sweet! I am not the only one that thinks blue thread lock smells and tastes good. And yes it is sweet. No I haven't ever eaten it, but I have had it on screws or bolts that were being held by the most convenient thing at the time, my mouth. I think it is just sugar water and gelatin, lmao. I am just kidding, I know it isn't but heck, why is it so sweet? lol... I have never tried the red stuff though. Anyone???

[grizy]

Maybe we should lock this thread and delete it before we get a load of TC members hooked on threadlock

[prplehz]

Maybe we should lock this thread and delete it before we get a load of TC members hooked on threadlock

OMG! Is that why I keep getting the urge to build another, even after I just finish one? LMAO....

[The Mad Modder]

Very nice job on the body.

[TA-Mark]

Locking a thread on threadlock... And you didn't even say pardon the pun. HaHaHaHaHaHa.

If only it was just the threadlock you became addicted to, you could just keep building the same car over and over. It's the thrill of a new build and a new car that sucks me right in.

What paint is that? Very nice colour.

[RKCRWLR]

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What paint is that? Very nice colour.

The decals are internal Jackal Gothic Black Flame decals (Jackal #11101).

A light dusting of Pactra Spray Paint Pearl Purple (Pactra RC261) was sprayed over the internal decals. This gives the metallic blue flake effect when covered with black.

Three coats of Tamiya Black Polycarbonate Spray Paint (Tamiya PS-5) was used to cover everything up.

More info on my blog here.

[Tamiya1/10]

Dunno but the new one smells awesome!

I hear it taste great with anti freeze and spray painting in a small confined area will make you happy for some reason:lol: